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NAIN 2.0
NAIN 2.0 (New Age Innovation Network) - Karnataka
Last checked 11 Oct 2026 against the official scheme page. Terms and dates can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.
Up to INR 5 lakh per student project, max 10 projects a year per centre, for 3 years
Funding available
Funds student innovation projects at 50 higher-education institutions outside Bengaluru Urban, supported by anchor incubators.
Eligibility Criteria
Technology institutions outside Bengaluru Urban selected as NAIN centres (35 IT/Electronics, 15 Biotechnology); students apply through their centre.
What You Get
- Project funding for student prototypes
- Mentoring through an anchor incubator
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Apply on the official government portal
Apply NowQuick Facts
- Governing Body
- Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka (Karnataka Innovation & Technology Society / Karnataka Startup Cell)
- Ministry / Dept
- State
- Level
- Karnataka
- Status
- Check official site
Startup Stage
IdeationValidation
Target Sectors
ITElectronicsBiotechnology